Color
Pink, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Aromatic
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
68
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Tubular
Bowl
Height
3.00 cm49.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.50 cm8.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Enough
Too much
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained, Sandy
Any Soil
The pH of Soil
6.505.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone, Sulphur
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Nematodes, Stem Rot
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot
Bloom Time
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Tuberose flowers have a history of symbolizing sensuality, forbidden pleasure, and luxury, often used in perfumery and bridal bouquets.
Origin
Mexico
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Interesting Facts of
- Tuberose flower blooms only at night and it is the only time when it is active. Due to this these are also called as “Night Queen”, “Mistress of the Night”, or “Raat ki Raani” in Hindi.
- In Hawaiian weddings, it is a tradition for the bride to wear a Tuberose wreath.
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- As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
- Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
- They are consumed in almost all parts of India.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Shrubs
Shrubs
Flower Meaning
sensuality and forbidden pleasure
Astrological Flower
Rose
Birth Month Flower
August
Flower Availability
Year-round
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Rich in Vitamins
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cut Flowers
Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding
Good Luck, Wedding
Allergy
-
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae
Scientific Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Nelumbo nucifera
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Fabaceae
Sub Family
Agavoideae
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Genus
-
-
Number of Species
133
3
25000
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